Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market is a member-owned vegetarian consumer co-op that has been serving the community since 1972. Originally a worker's collective, the cooperative has grown to include 6,000 feet of retail space and more than 13,500 member/owners. The Co-op offers an extensive selection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, and bulk foods and herbs, as well as vitamins and homeopathics, cruelty-free bodycare, and aromatherapy products. Enjoy a full service sit-down deli featuring a delicious selection of home-style vegetarian and vegan entrees, salads, sandwiches, freshly prepared baked goods, desserts, and more! At People's, San Diego's only customer-owned grocery store, we specialize in products that are organic, wholesome, minimally processed, vegetarian and environmentally safe.
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Live Acoustic Music at People's
Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sundays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
People's Co-op Deli The Co-op's Deli continues to present the finest in folk, jazz, blues, and bluegrass
performed by local musicians. Our highly acclaimed organic, vegetarian fare features a
variety of award winning soups, salads, entrees, baked goods and desserts. All food,
including breakfast, lunch and dinner, is prepared fresh daily. Top off your meal with a
complement of teas, Fair Trade coffees, freshly made juices and more. Bring a friend or
make new friends here.
Tool, Knife & Scissor Sharpening
Friday, February 3, 1 – 6 p.m.
People's Co-op True Sharp, a professional mobile knife, scissors, and garden tool sharpening company
will be in front of People's Co-op on the first Friday of each month from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Reasonable prices start at $3 per blade for knives and scissors and $5 for gardening tools.
Enjoy service while you shop!
Make a Valentine Card
Saturday, Feb. 11, 12 – 2 p.m.
People’s Co-op Community Room Sure, you can purchase a run-of-the-mill Valentine’s Day card, but what better way to
show someone you care than by creating a personalized greeting? This year, give your
Valentine a special, handmade card. Valentines are for everyone—be it a friend, family
member or par amour—so come and join us. We’ve got lots of crafty supplies and
heartfelt suggestions to help guide you. All ages are welcome and encouraged! Be our
Valentine, it’s free of charge.
Save the Date!
Board Candidates’ Meet & Greet
Sunday, March 4, 1 – 3 p.m.
Co-op Community Room Beginning next month, Co-op member-owners are eligible to take part in People’s Board
of Director’s election. March’s issue of the Co-op News will contain ballots, candidate
statements and information regarding the Co-op’s Annual Meeting.
The Meet and Greet event is an opportunity for owners to meet board candidates running
in the 2012 election. All Co-op owners are welcome and encouraged to ask questions of
the candidates. Our intention is to help owners cast the most informed vote that they can.
See you there!
